Can, Could, Be Able To

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What does 'can' express in terms of ability?

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'Can' expresses present or general abilities.

Front

Provide an example of using 'can' to talk about abilities in the present.

Back

I can speak English.

Front

What does 'be able to' indicate in a sentence?

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'Be able to' indicates the ability to do something in the future or past.

Front

Provide an example of using 'be able to' in a sentence.

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I will be able to finish the project by tomorrow.

Front

What is the difference between 'can' and 'could' in terms of time reference?

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'Can' is used in the present or future tense, while 'could' is used in the past tense.

Front

When do we use 'could' to talk about abilities?

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'Could' is used to express past abilities.

Front

Explain the concept of 'ability' in relation to 'can', 'could', and 'be able to'.

Back

Ability can be expressed using 'can', 'could', and 'be able to'.

Front

When do we use 'can' to talk about abilities?

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When referring to present or general abilities.

Front

What is an example of using 'could' to express a past ability?

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I could swim when I was younger.

Front

How can 'be able to' be used in a future context?

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I will be able to attend the concert next week.